shied

Example Sentences

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Neither company has shied away from courting disgraced Hollywood talent trying to revive their careers.

From Los Angeles Times

Add to that a shrinking number of distributors — though some new ones recently emerged — and the inherent risk of funding a movie, and it’s no surprise investors have shied away.

From Los Angeles Times

Hudson has never shied away from being the daughter of famous parents.

From Los Angeles Times

But Mr. Cole never shied away from his flaws, so perhaps this imperfect closing statement makes a certain kind of sense.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some clergy members joined protests, but the church largely shied from similar action at the highest levels.

From Los Angeles Times